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Imagine a dining space where the geometric rigor of American organic architecture meets the lyrical minimalism of the Scottish avant-garde. This is that rare intersection—a curated ensemble that unites two towering figures of modern design, both brought to life by Cassina’s legendary I Maestri collection . This is not a set that simply furnishes a room. It is a conversation across oceans and eras—Wright’s Prairie School monumentality in dialogue with Mackintosh’s Glasgow School elegance. The Table: Frank Lloyd Wright’s 608 Taliesin Designed in 1917 for Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen and realized by Cassina in 1989, the 608 Taliesin dining table is an architectural statement rendered in cherry wood . Its commanding rectangular top—an expansive 250 cm wide by 98 cm deep—rests upon four sculptural pillars that echo the 1904 “Barrel” chairs Wright created for his own Taliesin home . Between the pillars, vertical slats and horizontal beams interlock with precision, creating a rhythmic geometry that is unmistakably Wright. This example bears the Cassina manufacturer’s mark, the artist’s facsimile signature, and a low production number—hallmarks of authenticity and early-series desirability for the discerning collector. The Chairs: Mackintosh’s 309 Ingram Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in the early 20th century for Miss Cranston’s Ingram Street Tea Rooms in Glasgow, the 309 Ingram chairs represent the pinnacle of his distinctive fusion of Art Nouveau and modernist principles . Each chair bears the Cassina stamped signature and serial number, with production dating to 1996. The Cassina I Maestri Collection Cassina acquired the reproduction rights to Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs in 1986 and to Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s designs in 1972 . The I Maestri collection is an ongoing initiative to preserve the intentions and original styles of these landmark designs while adding updated techniques, materials, and processes . When you acquire Cassina I Maestri pieces, you are acquiring authentic, licensed editions—not reproductions, but faithful continuations of the designers’ visions, crafted with the same reverence for material and form that defined their original work . This is a collector’s opportunity that transcends individual pieces: · Design History United: Two masters of modern design, together in one cohesive set · Authenticated Provenance: Cassina marks, signatures, and serial numbers on every piece · Low Numbers: Early-production examples that distinguish these from later editions · Investment-Grade: Cassina I Maestri pieces have proven to be enduring assets in the luxury design market · Complete Vision: A dining suite that demonstrates how these masters approached the total interior Frank Lloyd Wright 608 Taliesin Table: Height 74 cm × Width 250 cm × Depth 98 cm Mackintosh 309 Ingram Chairs: Height 96 cm × Width 45 cm × Depth 47 cm, Seat Height 45 cm Set of 4 chairs, table manufactured 1989, chairs manufactured 1996
